Maximize Your Second Half of Life

Mar 27, 2023

Unleash creativity and tap into the power of wisdom to stay sharp as you age. Explore the role of embodied cognition and flow in achieving success. Learn about the correlation between working memory and running larger companies. Discover the impact of social media on reading habits and changes in storytelling caused by technology. Plus, hear about the admiration between the speakers and the benefits of training at the Flow Research Collective.

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Maintaining Mental and Physical Skills in Old Age

01:45 • 27min

Maximizing Creativity and Peak Performance in the Second Half of Life

28:47 • 2min

Aging Well: Physical and Cognitive

31:08 • 20min

The Significance of Working Memory for CEOs and its Trainability

51:32 • 2min

Exploring the Challenges of Writing and Reading in the Digital Age

53:36 • 3min

Flow State and Expertise

56:23 • 6min

Admiration, Flow Training, and a Call to Action

01:02:42 • 2min

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. ABOUT THE GUEST: Get ready to unlock the secrets of peak performance aging and defy the natural aging process with grace! In this episode, the spotlight is on the captivating world of staying rad as one grows old. The conversation revolves around Steven Kotler's book, "Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad," and how mindset, exploration, and social engagement can play a critical role in keeping cognitive function sharp. Listeners will discover how to find the perfect training partner, unleash their creativity, and tap into the power of wisdom. The discussion also explores the fascinating role of embodied cognition and flow in achieving success. Don't let age hold you back - tune in now to learn how to live your best life at any age! ABOUT THE EPISODE: In this episode, you will learn about: Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:01 The Long Slow Rot Theory 04:52 Steven's Opening Statement For Gnar Country 07:57 The Peak Performance Aging Experiment 12:15 Recovery As You Age 15:17 Developing New Thinking Styles 21:26 Mindset & Aging 24:32 Getting Creative In Your Fifties 27:52 Strategies To Age Well 32:49 Flow Proneness Changes Overtime 35:21 Accessing Flow In Your Later Years 40:40 Action Sports Are Anti-Aging 45:16 Working Memory Is Trainable 50:39 Effects of Short-formed Articles On Aging 53:02 Getting Into Flow State When Reading 55:03 Keeping Curiosity Alive Steven Kotler’s Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110/ Gnar Country: https://www.gnarcountry.com/ Flow Research Collective’s Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ ‍ Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books. Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow!